Contracts Attorney

Meketa Investment Group; Legal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Contracts Attorney to develop, negotiate, and monitor compliance with contracts. You will assist the legal counsel and the chief compliance officer in ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience or a law degree, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive compensation structure and supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Support for continuing education

Core insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years applicable experience or a law degree from an ABA accredited institution.
• Knowledge of contract law, applicable regulations, and basic finance.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing RFP-related contracts.
• Prepare, review, and update contract templates.
• Monitor and report on new laws or changes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Knowledge of contract law

Education

Law degree from ABA accredited institution

Job description

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney to assist the organization’s legal counsel in developing, negotiating, evaluating, and monitoring compliance with its contracts. The successful candidate will ensure that all parties to the contract are compliant with the terms of the contract and that all contracts abide by local and federal laws. Additionally, the Contracts Attorney will assist the organization’s chief compliance officer in ensuring that the organization’s operations and employees adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the marketing department with reviewing RFP-related contracts and responding to compliance/legal-related questions
• Assist the chief compliance officer with reviewing sample RFPs and presentations
• Prepare, review, and update contract templates
• Ensure all contract records are accurate and up to date
• Monitor contractual notice/compliance requirements
• Monitor and follow-up on employee compliance with code of ethics and other policy adherence and reporting requirements
• Negotiate and approve lower-level contracts (e.g., NDAs, amendments, etc.)
• Create and disseminate status reports regarding contracts
• Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Monitor and report on new or changes to applicable laws
• Manage the contract approval, signature, delivery, and recording process

Qualifications

• 3+ years applicable experience or a law degree from an ABA accredited institution
• Knowledge of contract law, applicable regulations, and basic finance
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

About Meketa Investment Group

Meketa Investment Group is an employee‑owned full‑service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London.

Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time‑based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.

Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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